Cervidae

Gas-X Strips aren't for the gas pains that come from getting air pumped into you. It's for when you eat or drink something and after one or two sips/tiny bites you already feel bloated in your new pouch. That gas pain it certainly helps, and fast! I still swear by them, they've been extremely helpful if you, like most people, get bloaty/gassy tummy pain after trying to ingest anything.

Hello! And welcome, you're in the right place or support, advice, and information. I've learned so, so much since I joined over a month ago. I had my RNY on August 17th, three weeks and 5 days ago. If I can ever help you with anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Welcome! You're in the right place. I'm three weeks and 5 days out from my RNY in August. Feel free to friend me/message me if you need anything.

@@JacksdadShane I had a fever for several days after surgery. They say it's normal. Just rest and focus on healing.

This really, really stinks but it's certainly not the end of your journey. I'm sorry you're sick! Give your body a chance to recover and I'm sure you'll be fine. Greatly reducing sugar and flour will really help you during and after surgery, especially since it definitely is a detox and pretty much everyone feels the effects of it for several days. Going into surgery without that extra strain will really help you! Feel better soon, and keep us updated.

you've got a great attitude and positive outlook about it, so I really think you're going to do great. All your hard work will be worth it in the end. Congratulations, and keep us updated. Feel free to message me anytime if you ever want to talk or have any questions.

I'm sorry you aren't getting a lot of support from your friends and family. All of us here support you and understand the struggles you've had, so at least you have us. You're going to do great! Keep us updated on how you are doing. Are you on the pre-op diet?

You look fantastic. I think peer coaching is an amazing idea! I wonder if my bariatric center does anything like that.. hmmm. Anyway, keep up the amazing work, and thanks for the inspiration! I'm only about three weeks out.

I'm three weeks and three days post op, and I don't really get hungry but I do get cravings. It's very strange. o.o

The thing about the bypass is that we just don't absorb all we need to absorb, especially from liquids. also, if you do try a green juice, take a TINY TINY sip because your body may decide to instantly dump from it. And you have to be super careful about what fruits and how many are in you juice, because even though it's natural sugar, it will definitely hurt you still. Do you have a nutritionist to ask?

I did the exact same thing last time I was on a plane to visit my family in southern CA. It's a humiliating and miserable experience. Congratulations on your weight loss. It's little things like this that remind us just how far we have come. Have a nice time in Atlanta, and thank you for sharing.

Now I'm back to being discouraged/worried. I've lost less than you three weeks out - 15 pounds. I try to stay away from negative thinking/self talk but... I can't help but think it would be so ironic but so freaking normal for me to somehow screw this up too, even though it's my body's fault and no choice of my own. The ironic patterns of my life just repeating and repeating and repeating. Can't tell you all how frustrated and sad I am.

I'd be happy to help/talk to you about it. I had my RNY 3 weeks and 2 days ago. How are you feeling? Have you been up to walk around yet?

Congrats! There are really exciting things headed your way. We're all here to support you. Also, just a tip: try to reduce your sugar intake now, if you can. That's going to be extremely important before and after surgery. If you ever have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message! I had my RNY three weeks ago. See you around!

No, no! The Breakfast is divided into three and eaten through the day. My calories are between 650 and 750 daily, usually. I was told to have 3 meals of pureed, 1/2 cup each, and two shakes a day. I can't remember the last time I had 1800 calories, lol.

interesting, thank you for the information. I've been taking 5000 mcg of biotin daily in the hopes that I won't lose a lot of hair. Perhaps when my bottle runs out I will try this supplement, as this is not the first time I've seen people give it glowing recommendations. As for red meat, I'm only three weeks post op and still on pureed foods, and I'm kind of scared that when I try it in the future, I will be one of those people who can no longer tolerate it. We'll see. Thanks again!

Hey wonderful people! I just got back from the doctor's office, where I have been getting weighed since surgery almost exactly three weeks ago so I could have an accurate reading. I've lost 15 pounds since the day of surgery, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't kind of sad and frustrated. I know that this is a perfectly normal amount to have lost in three weeks, and that it's ridiculous to worry or be bothered that it isn't more. However, that doesn't really make me feel better about it. Sigh. Anyway, the main question I have for you guys is about calories. I've read that my focus is Protein, Water, and taking my Vitamins and supplements. But I'm wondering if I'm getting in more or less or the normal amount of calories, and I would really like to hear your guys' experience with this. How many calories were you getting in daily around 3 weeks to a month? I've attached a screenshot of today's food plan from myfitnesspal.com (I love this website, and would highly recommend it!). The "breakfast" category is actually my food for the entire day, which I just pureed and which is now in the fridge waiting for later when I've had half an hour past drinking my Protein Shake. I'd love some feedback; am I doing it right, or having too much or too little? I'm eating the amount that my doctor's office gave me but still, I worry. Getting feedback would really relieve some of my anxiety. Thank you guys!

I'm in the same boat as you. I literally just came back from the doctor's office, and I've lost 15 pounds since the day of surgery in three weeks. I'm feeling frustrated and discouraged, though logically I know that 15 pounds in three weeks isn't anything to laugh at. We both have to just be patient, stick to the plan, and stop being so discouraged. We knew this wasn't a magic surgery that was going to fix years of being overweight overnight. Keep your chin up.

You do what is right for you, and leave the past in the past. I wish you all the best. I had my RNY on August 17th, almost exactly 3 weeks ago. Feel free to message me if you ever want to talk.

Today was my 3 week post-op anniversary and I'm pretty nauseous as well, though I haven't had any vomiting thankfully. Hope you feel better! Keep your chin up and contact a doctor if you're worried.

111 pounds, holy moly! That's super impressive! Congratulations.

@@PinkieD that is exactly how I felt.

@@Anxious2beme - I'm doing great. my incisions are looking fantastic and I have barely any pain at all. My side is a little sore today because I slept on it last night, but other than that... doing just fine. Thank you for asking! Here is a picture of my incisions, three week post op: http://imgur.com/VFzSQFj

the reason you are able to eat and rink so much is that your stomach nerves are not healed. This does not mean you're actually able to consume that much. I had a similar issue, in that I never felt full. I wondered if my surgeon didn't make the pouch, too! But now I'm three weeks post op (three weeks today exactly, woohoo!) and I certainly feel full very easily. I just drank my Protein shake, 14 oz, but it took me about two hours. And I feel pretty full still. So stick to the program, or you may stretch your pouch way too soon and end up hurting your progress. Also, three days after surgery I was JUST moved to full liquids. I wasn't able to even have pureed food until a week and a half after surgery. You have to be careful and follow your doctor's orders perfectly in this stage. Good luck!

I had really strange, vivid dreams too. I think it's a combination of the pain meds and all the excitement and anxiety that comes with a life and body-altering surgery like this. it gets better. take it easy and take good care of yourself.